By Deborah Runcie

Gang Prevention Program Proposed

Poughkeepsie, NY – Lawmakers in Dutchess County New York have made a proposal that they hope will help discourage young adults from joining gangs.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

In Our Backyard #31

Albany, NY – Ward has seen over 2000 deer over the last few weeks, checking them for Chronic Wasting Disease. How does he do that? What's it like handling so many carcasses? Are there Mountain Lions in them thar woods? What Ward thinks about Mitt Romney. And of course, your letters.
Air date 11/28/2005

By Jessica Bloustein

Springfield Armory nationally recognized

Springfield, MA – Springfield Technical Community College and the National Park Service may enter an agreement involving the Springfield National Armory Site that would pave the way for major renovations at the college.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has more.

By Pat Bradley

Regional Ski Resorts Report Good Holiday Business

Plattsburgh, NY – Ski resorts in the region had a bountiful Thanksgiving holiday. Snowfall just before, and during, the four-day holiday brought skiiers to the slopes for some early season schussing. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Vox Pop Medical Monday 11/28 Neurology

Albany, NY – Alan Chartock talks to Dr. Lee Krapin...and takes phone calls about neurology. Dr. Krapin is a neurology consultant at Albany County Nursing Home. Air date: 11/28/05

By Arielle Trimm

Proctors Reopens It's Doors

Schenectady, N.Y. – Proctors Theater in Schenectady, N.Y. will reopen it's doors this weekend for the first time since April. The theater closed it's doors to begin a 22 million dollar expansion. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm

Joe Donahue's Interview with Senator John McCain Part I

Albany, NY – Senator John McCain's Article is in the November 21st issue of Newsweek - titled The Truth About Torture. He also has a new book out titled Character is Destiny.

Joe Donahue's Interview with John McCain Part II

Albany, NY – After a career in the U.S. Navy and two terms as a U.S. representative, John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and reelected in 1992 and 1998.

By Carrie Saldo

PCB Report

Pittsfield, MA – Five years ago when a settlement was reached between the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and General Electric regarding the clean-up of toxic chemicals left behind by the company many of the current administration were not in office. Now, city officials are set to receive an overview of the lengthy, legalese filled document.

By Jessica Bloustein

Pantries and soup kitchens in Western Mass feel pinch

Northampton, MA – Food pantries and soup kitchens in Western Massachusetts are seeing dramatic increases in the numbers of needy people and families that they serve. Many of them say they are finding it difficult to keep up with the demand.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.